Adding plates

You can add a plate to the ShopMap palette by typing information and selecting settings in the New Plate dialog box. You can enter a name for the plate, or let the software generate the name automatically, based on the dimensions and base.

1. If the ShopMap palette is not currently shown, select Window > Show ShopMap Palette.
2. Click Materials.
3. Click the Plate tab.
4. Click the options arrow on the ShopMap palette, and then select New.
5. If you want to use a specific name for the plate, type it in the Name box.
6. In the Units box, select the units you want to use to define the size.
7. In the Height and Width boxes, type the dimensions of the plate.
8. In the Base box, select the plate material or process.
9. Click Create.